A 22-year-old man was struck in the forehead by a softball. He is conscious and alert, but complains of a severe headache. Your assessment reveals a large hematoma to his forehead. His vital signs are stable and his breathing is adequate. You should:
A) apply firm manual pressure to the hematoma to reduce internal bleeding.
B) place him in a sitting position and apply a chemical heat pack to his head.
C) apply an icepack to the hematoma and monitor his level of consciousness.
D) start an IV of normal saline and administer 2 mg of morphine for the pain.
Answer: C) apply an icepack to the hematoma and monitor his level of consciousness.
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